Mary Stenson

A fire broke out in a field behind Berrington Road in Chipping Campden, prompting Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service to advise residents to keep windows and doors closed, avoid the area, and use alternative routes to reduce congestion and allow emergency crews to work safely.

Police are searching for 33-year-old Nathaniel, who went missing from Wolverhampton and may have travelled into the West Mercia area, including Worcestershire, Shropshire or Herefordshire. He was last seen wearing grey Nike joggers, a black hooded top and black trainers. Anyone who sees him is urged to call 999 and quote reference number 663-30/07/26.

Croome Court and Hanbury Hall in Worcestershire will shorten opening hours later in the week as temperatures are forecast to reach 33C. Both National Trust sites will close their houses early, shut the overall grounds by mid-afternoon and offer reduced food options, with some facilities such as Croome’s RAF playground potentially closed. The adjustments are intended to manage operations safely during hot weather.

A care home manager was convicted of stealing £22,500 from a dementia patient by using the resident’s bank card for regular withdrawals and personal spending, including funding a trip to Dubai. Ann Comer was found guilty of six counts of fraud by abuse of position at Worcester Crown Court and received a 12‑month suspended prison sentence. West Mercia Police stated she exploited a vulnerable person for her own lifestyle, and further proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act will follow.